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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.24, 802.56 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.24, 802.56 and 246.52 is: 369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.24 : 802.56 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.24/802.56 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.24x = 802.56 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.24x = 197,847.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,847.09/535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.64

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